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The article "Dear Shadchan" by Cindy Scarr features a personal letter from a young Jewish woman addressing societal pressures to marry at a young age within ...

Cindy Scarr reflects on hopes and prayers for the Jewish New Year, 5785, focusing on both universal desires and personal aspirations. Central is the wish for...

Cindy Scarr shares her personal experience living with misophonia, a condition where specific sounds trigger intense emotional responses, often leading to di...

Arnie Lipsey showcases a captivating series of 30 paintings titled "The Past Is Before You" at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, inspired by archival family pho...

With Rosh Hashanah approaching on October 2nd, just days before the first anniversary of the October 7 attack in Israel, the High Holidays hold added signifi...

Mark Podwal's recently unveiled Jewish Zodiac mosaic at the Museum at Eldridge Street serves as a vibrant testament to his artistic legacy, blending whimsy, ...

Tuvia Tenenbom, a formerly Haredi and now secular Jew, discusses his re-engagement with the Haredi community in Mea Shearim and reflects on their cultural ch...

Tuvia Tenenbom, once a Haredi Jew and now secular, shares his newfound appreciation for the Haredi community of Mea Shearim, emphasizing their interconnected...

Impress your guests with a showstopping roasted salmon dish that combines caramelized onions, figs, and a hint of ginger for a unique blend of flavors. This ...

The cancellation of a panel at the New York State Writers Institute's annual book festival highlights growing antisemitic and anti-Zionist sentiments in lite...

For Jewish fans of the Chicago White Sox, the 2024 baseball season has added to an already challenging year. With the Sox losing a historic number of games, ...

The video offers a personal glimpse into the process of preparing for a traditional Jewish haircut ceremony known as the 'Upsherin', typically performed when...

Gal Gadot, renowned for her role as Wonder Woman, began her career with notable appearances in Israeli television, including her part in the series 'Kathmand...

In the wake of the October 7th attacks by Hamas, a poignant initiative emerged aimed at restoring a sense of home to those who lost it. Sharon Segev, a resid...

Ariel Berkowitz's extraordinary encounter with a life-threatening event highlights themes of gratitude and faith. After surviving a traumatic accident involv...

Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, discusses the prevalent perception in the Arab world of Palestinians being seen as Little Red Riding Hood and ...

Benjamin Kerstein's essay examines the concerning trend within contemporary progressivism where some factions have paradoxically embraced antisemitism and ra...

In the reflection pieces gathered by JA Mag, several Jewish individuals recount how the events of October 7 prompted them to engage more deeply with their fa...

Exploring the artistic evolution of the etrog box, this article delves into the concept of 'hiddur mitzvah,' which emphasizes beautifying the performance of ...

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph explores how Jewish identity has been transformed in the wake of the events of October 7, 2021, urging Jews to consider how much of the...

Rabbi Gedalia Zweig's latest book, "Kaddish Around the World," features uplifting stories demonstrating the unifying power of the Kaddish prayer across diver...

Tania Hammer recounts her unexpected venture into pineapple sales to support a farmer named Noam during a challenging time in Israel. Amidst war and uncertai...

Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awa...

The article by Robert Zaretsky reviews the book "10/7: 100 Human Stories" by Lee Yaron, which reflects on the tragic events of October 7, the deadliest terro...

Israeli writer Etgar Keret, while on a speaking tour in the U.S., reflects on the turmoil in Israel amidst the Hezbollah conflict and the government's conten...

Future of Jewish is a publication committed to providing in-depth, nuanced coverage of Judaism, Israel, and the wider Jewish world. Since the events of Octob...

Rabbi Adina Allen's book, "The Place of All Possibility," presents the Jewish Studio Process, a method of engaging with Torah to unleash personal creativity....

Ariel Berkowitz experienced a life-altering event at 19 when he was hit by a train and consequently lost his legs. Raised in a religious Jewish household, Ar...

An Albany Book Festival panel titled 'Girls, Coming of Age' was canceled due to two panelists refusing to share the stage with moderator Elisa Albert because...

Hallmark is introducing several new holiday films in 2024 with Hanukkah themes, most notably "Hanukkah on the Rocks." Written by Julie Sherman Wolfe, who pre...

Highlighting the intersection of sports and Jewish identity, this Jewish Sports Report introduces Kinori Sugihara Rosnow, a Japanese-Jewish athlete playing i...

\"Ping-Pong Shabbat,\" a new children's book by Ann D. Koffsky with illustrations by Abigail Rajunov, tells the inspiring true story of Estee Ackerman, a mod...

In challenging times, Jewish communities find hope in the cyclical nature of their holidays. Miriam Udel explores how Yiddish children's literature from the ...

Josh Katz, a notable chef known for his Eastern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, is returning to Home Farm in Elstree to lead an outdoor banquet with chef Ben...

Galeet Dardashti, a multi-talented musician and anthropologist, is reimagining Persian Jewish Selichot prayers in her new album, "Monajat." Featuring a blend...

Kinori Sugihara Rosnow, a Jewish Japanese-American athlete, has navigated his multifaceted identity through his involvement in lacrosse. A descendant of Holo...

"A Good Jewish Boy," showcased at the UK Jewish Film Festival, is a whimsical exploration of a dwindling Jewish community in a Paris suburb now dominated by ...

This recipe details a flavorful method of cooking sticky fig roasted chicken, enhanced with ginger and turmeric. Ideal for preparing in advance due to its us...

Natan Slifkin humorously reports on the cancellation of a large Charedi rally in New Jersey, initially organized to protest against Israel. The event, expect...

Emet Classical Academy, led by Abe Unger, is America's first Jewish classical school, aiming to merge the Jewish and Western educational traditions to produc...

Renowned Israeli journalist Ilana Dayan joins a detailed discussion on the recent strategic pager blasts in Lebanon, the ongoing conflict between Israel and ...

Salt & Straw, the innovative ice cream company from Portland, has opened its first New York City location on the Upper West Side, debuting five exclusive fla...

Hitler-themed content is currently trending on TikTok, with users sharing AI-generated translations of his speeches, portraying the Nazi leader as a misunder...

Israeli artist Ilit Azoulay's New York exhibition, 'Mere Things,' at The Jewish Museum, explores the intersection of memory, history, and art through intrica...

Tanya Gold shares her insights from visiting Auschwitz in a critical examination of Holocaust tourism, highlighting how it can often trivialize Jewish histor...

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the creative forces behind the hit musical Six, return with a new show, "Why Am I So Single," at the Garrick Theatre. This gender-...

Two reinterpretations of Lewis Carroll's classic 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' are being staged in London. ZooNation's 'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party' at t...

Exploring the surge of the word 'schlub' in modern discourse, Aviya Kushner delves into its usage to describe unkempt or incompetent individuals, predominant...

Rebecca Cantor Whiteley discovers a delightful connection to her Jewish upbringing when her toddler visits an aquarium and confuses "kitty" with "fish." Her ...

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Leba...